When should I hire a lawyer after a house fire injury?

Do you feel like you have to ask a lot of questions to understand your or a loved one's burn injury legal claim?

Here's a short answer: It is important to consult with an experienced lawyer as soon as possible after a fire injury occurs. A personal injury lawyer can help you better understand your claim and the legal steps you need to take. Did you know that not every house fire injury case has to go to trial?

If you suffered a house fire injury and the gross negligence or carelessness of a third party directly contributed to your injury, you can make a fire injury claim.

A direct cause-result relationship between another’s negligence and the circumstances for your suffering the injury improves your chances of getting a fair settlement for your claim.

Personal injury attorneys can negotiate settlements with the party or parties whose negligence caused your injury without ending up before a judge and jury in a formal trial setting. Therefore, a trial is not always necessary.

Here are the recommended steps in case of a house fire injury:

• Make sure that skilled fire injury caregivers and physicians are managing the patient’s recovery. Write down their names in case you'll need them to testify about the patient's pain and suffering.
• Photograph and videotape all injuries, ongoing treatment, and the area where the fire occurred.
• Notify the owner in writing and ask that they refrain from demolishing the premises until your forensic fire expert can examine the property.
• Keep a copy of all medical bills, out-of-the-pocket expenses related to the injury, reports, and news articles.
• Don't allow the injured to give any statements without speaking to a personal injury lawyer first.

A personal injury lawyer can:

• Investigate the circumstances of the burn injury.
• Find who is responsible for the damages and losses.
• Establish liability.

Do you want to learn more about your potential fire injury case and feel more secure about where it's heading? Call our Miami-based office for a free case consultation.